In the eerie world of *Phasmophobia*, Cursed Possessions offer a thrilling mix of risk and reward, with Tarot Cards standing out as one of the most unpredictable items. If you're curious about their mechanics, this guide will walk you through how to harness their power effectively.
Tarot Cards are among the more daring Cursed Possessions you can encounter in *Phasmophobia*. They offer potent effects, but using them is a gamble. When you spot Tarot Cards during your investigation, it's wise to use them in a secure area, such as near a hiding spot or the entrance. This way, if you draw a dangerous card like Death, you'll have a better chance of escaping unscathed.
Each card in the deck has a unique ability that activates instantly upon drawing. Occasionally, you might draw The Fool, which mimics another card before revealing itself as harmless. You can draw up to 10 cards from the deck, and drawing them won't affect your sanity. Duplicates are possible, and each will trigger the same effect.
Here's a breakdown of the 10 different Tarot Cards you might encounter:
Tarot Card | Effect | Draw Chance |
---|---|---|
The Tower | Doubles ghost activity for 20 seconds | 20% |
The Wheel of Fortune | The user gains 25% sanity if the card burns green; loses 25% sanity if the card burns red | 20% |
The Hermit | Forces the ghost back into its favorite room and traps it inside for 1 minute (cannot override hunts or events) | 10% |
The Sun | Fully restores the user’s sanity to 100% | 5% |
The Moon | Completely drains the user’s sanity to 0% | 5% |
The Fool | Mimics another card before turning into The Fool; burns away and no effects happen | 17% |
The Devil | Triggers a ghost event by the player nearest to the ghost, not necessarily the user | 10% |
Death | Triggers a Cursed Hunt (20 seconds longer than normal hunt); drawing any more cards during | 10% |
The High Priestess | Immediately revives a dead party member | 2% |
The Hanged Man | Immediately kills the user | 1% |
Cursed Possessions, also known as "Cursed Objects," are intriguing items in *Phasmophobia* that randomly appear on contract maps, influenced by difficulty settings or Challenge Mode. Unlike standard equipment, which helps safely identify the ghost and gather evidence, Cursed Objects offer shortcuts to manipulate ghost behavior, albeit at a higher risk.
The decision to use these objects lies with you and your team. There's no penalty for avoiding them, nor a specific reward for using them. Each contract features one Cursed Possession, which always appears in a set location unless modified in Custom settings. For instance, the Voodoo Doll is consistently found in the Garage at 6 Tanglewood Drive.
There are seven types of Cursed Objects available:
This guide covers the essentials of using Tarot Cards in *Phasmophobia*. For more detailed guides and the latest updates on the game, including how to unlock all achievements and trophies, keep exploring The Escapist.